Day 1(Saturday) – Fly to Boston, MA: Your fantastic vacation begins at your nearest major airport. Your flight over the vastness of America will whet your appetite for the beauty of New England. Those who purchased their airline tickets from Your Man Tours, Inc. will be met in the baggage claims area and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in the Boston, MA area.
Day 2(Sunday) – Boston City Tour: Built along the banks of the Charles River and overlooking an island-studded harbor, Boston is undeniably beautiful. However, it is also a living museum where close to four centuries of America’s heritage can be traced. From the waterfront where violent protests against “taxation without representation” took place, and names from history textbooks come alive. Overnight in the Boston, MA area.
Day 3(Monday) – Bridgeport, CT via Newport, RI: Today, you will motor south down the Atlantic coast and Connecticut. You will then continue west through historic Newport, RI, visiting the Newport Mansions, en route to your overnight in the Bridgeport, CT area.
Day 4(Tuesday) – New York City Tour: Today will be your day in the “Big Apple.” You will tour around Central Park, see “high class” 5th Avenue, Trump Towers, The United Nations, Battery Park and much more on this extraordinary day. Overnight in the Philadelphia, PA area.
Day 5(Wednesday) – Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia is the “cradle of our nation.” You will enjoy your city tour and Independence Square. You will see all the historic sights such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall plus much more. Overnight in the Philadelphia, PA area.
Day 6(Thursday) – Kingston, NY: Today is a travel day; you will meander northward through eastern Pennsylvania to New York. Overnight in the Kingston, NY area.
Day 7(Friday) – Montreal, Quebec via the Adirondack Mountains:
Day 8(Saturday) – City Tour of Montreal en route to board Holland America Line’s ms Maasdam: This morning take in the charming highlights of the “Paris of the America’s.” This afternoon you’ll board your Holland America 5-star ship, the ms Maasdam. Enjoy all that a Holland America Cruise can offer. Her cuisine is exemplary, the service impeccable, the activities endless, and the entertainment outstanding. Rest assured that this ship will fully meet your expectation.
Day 9(Sunday) – Quebec City, Quebec (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM): You’ll find that Quebec City has the soul of Europe. It was the first settlement in Canada, and today it is the capitol of the “French” province of Quebec. Quebec City offers a diverse collection of attractions, and you can easily walk this compact city and happen upon an ancient convent, blocks of gabled houses with steeply pitched roofs, a battery of 18th - century cannons in a leafy park, or a bistro with a blazing fireplace. Your stay in Quebec City will be most memorable.
Day 10(Monday) – Scenic Cruising of the Gulf of St. Lawrence: Enjoy the day at sea to pamper yourself with the 5-star, Signature of Excellence service and amenities that only Holland America can provide.
Day 11(Tuesday) – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM): Today you will enjoy this New England style seaport town, home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, immortalized in Anne of Green Gables.
Day 12(Wednesday) – Sydney, Nova Scotia (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM): Rustic sketches of Nova Scotia come together in Sydney, Nova Scotia; today’s port stop. Twenty foot tidal surges carve this breathtaking coastline, and beauty surrounds you in this Canadian collection of nature’s best.
Day 13(Thursday) – Halifax, Nova Scotia (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM): This capital city and major harbor of Nova Scotia is the focal point of the Atlantic Provinces. Visitors can stroll along the attractive waterfront and enjoy museums and specialty shops located in the newly restored Brewery and historic properties.
Day 14(Friday) – Bar Harbor, Maine (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM): This charming old fishing village offers a seaside resort atmosphere with local charm. Nearby Acadia National Park is picture perfect for any visitor.
Day 15(Saturday) – Boston, MA: Today is the morning debarkation and transfer to the airport. Enroute you will take time to reflect on all the fabulous places visited and all the new friends you have made. We at YMT will look forward to seeing you on your next YMT Vacations Tour.
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- E & G Stoehr, ONOur bus driver was friendly and very personable. He had a great sense of humor and kept us laughing - great guide and guy! Thanks for a great holiday!
The tour was fantastic! All our hotels were in great locations and they all were clean and staff were friendly and accommodating.
- S & D Neil, ON